AXE, industrial partner of the future
Founded in 1989 in the heart of Normandy by Pierre Sevestre, the AXE Group is now a leading industrial player specialising in fine sheet metal work and precision machining.
With more than 300 employees spread across five industrial sites — three in France, one in Romania and one in China — the AXE Group has more than 30,000 m² of production facilities and generates annual revenue in excess of €40 million.
The AXE Group supports the most demanding sectors by drawing on recognised technical expertise, strong innovation capabilities and an agile, certified organisation that is fully committed to industrial excellence.
The Group is today headed by Mr. Josh JAMES, President, and Mr. Jacques NEVEU, General Manager.
A growth marked by key milestones
2025: AXE invests in new machining centers for the Group.
2024: Investment in a welding cobot for AXE Métal’s machine park, an ATC at the Oradéa site and a machining centre in Besançon.
2023: AXE invests in Oradéa in industrial resources. Construction de l’extension du Site de Romorantin de 900 m².
2018: On November 26, parts manufactured by AXE arrive on the planet Mars.
2017/2018: AXE invests 8% of the C.A in R&D.
2013: AXE invests in the aeronautical sector and settles in Besançon.
2011: Opening of a site in China, strengthening the group’s international presence.
2006: Josh JAMES and Jacques NEVEU become directors-shareholders of AXE.
2003: Creation of AXE Romania in Oradea.
2000: Acquisition of the Romorantin site, now AXE Systems, our “Robotics and Integration” division.
1992: Construction of the first production unit in Saint-Désir (Normandy).
1989: Creation of AXE by Pierre Sevestre, specialized in fine sheet metal for electronics, with 15 employees.
